News Release

Monday, December 12, 2016

Hit and Run Driver Arrested after Killing Bicyclist NR16383im

Los Angeles: On December 7,
2016, at approximately 11:06 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision
occurred on Washington Boulevard just east of Central Avenue in
Newton Division.

The collision occurred when the driver of a 2013 Toyota Corolla was
traveling eastbound on Washington Boulevard and struck the rear of
a bicyclist riding eastbound in the same lane. The force of the
impact launched the victim over the vehicle and he came to rest in
the roadway. After the collision, the driver slowed as if he was
going to park but then elected to rapidly flee the scene.
Fortunately, he was followed by a witness who obtained the license
plate number and provided the information to police.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, despite lifesaving
efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the victim
has not been released pending notification of next of kin. He is
described as a male, Black, 35 to 40 years of age.

Officers from Central Traffic Division, Newton Area, and Hollywood
Area conducted an extensive search for the hit and run driver and
discovered that he was parked near a car dealership in the City of
Glendale. According to witnesses at that location, the driver was
seen wiping debris from the front of his car. Officers from the
Glendale Police Department were dispatched to his location and
detained him for further investigation. The hit and run driver was
then taken into LAPD custody and transported to Central Traffic
Division where he was questioned before being booked for vehicular
manslaughter and the hit and run. He is described as a male,
Filipino, 28 years old and a resident of Los Angeles. He is
licensed and insured.

The exact cause of the collision is still under investigation. It
did not appear that drugs or alcohol was a factor.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the LAPD
Central Traffic Division Detectives at (213) 833-3713 or Police
Officer Edward McGowan at (213) 486-0761 or the Central Traffic
Division Watch Commander at (213) 833-3746. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also
contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages
should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to
LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.